JSW eyes majority-led JV with Volkswagen Group for India operations

JSW Group is reportedly negotiating a standalone alliance with Skoda Auto Volkswagen India that could cover Chakan manufacturing, sales, marketing, exports and technology for Volkswagen and Skoda mass-market vehicles. A framework MoU is targeted within weeks or by September.

— Filed Wed, 5 Aug, 2026, 05:50 IST · Source ET Small Business · Updated

JSW Group is negotiating a standalone majority-led alliance with Skoda Auto Volkswagen India, potentially transferring Chakan manufacturing, sales, marketing, exports and technology operations for VW and Skoda mass-market vehicles.

Why this matters

The talks extend recent signals that JSW Group is pursuing a majority stake in Volkswagen’s India unit and broadening its consumer push across autos, paints, SME commerce and sports.

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